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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

“… I wish I could have five lives. Then I could have been
born in five different towns, and eaten five times’s worth of food, and had
five different careers, and fallen in love with THE SAME PERSON FIVE TIMES…”
This is a quote sent to me through a text message from a good friend few days
ago, and it made me laugh and think twice. Would a married man tell these
things whole heartedly after marrying the woman he fell in love with?

Most of the time, I can hear my guy buddies complain about
their wives being insensitive and how much they have changed after marriage. I
laugh and say that, most (if not all) married women are asking those same
questions. As the old adage says, “Men
are from Mars, women are from Venus…” the two genders will never ever really
understand each other as much as they want to.

I know that I am not in the right position to suggest things
that may alleviate the burdens of these married men. As one of those women from
Venus, I honestly don’t know how to understand men as much as I would like to.
So I humbly admit that all I could do to give a little help for my buddies and
to some husbands out there is to remind them again what truly makes a woman
happy.

Gone
are the days when you were both care free and could spend all the time
being alone since your first child was born. And as naturally as other
married people, you can always watch so many things that seem to change,
like her mood that used to be so jolly and loving turned into being rude. She may also be feeling tired and exhausted most of the time that you slowly feel like you are her last priority. Before you worry so much about the “evolution” of an adorable woman into a horrible monster, think twice. Here are a few things to keep in mind to at least understand your loving wife:

Marriage has given both of you new tasks and responsibilities,
this means that both of you should adjust and make compromises if
necessary.

If you worry that your wife is becoming physically
ugly, analyze why. She might not have so much time to take care of
herself because she puts the needs of your kids and yours her first
priority before her own.

Being a single woman is so much easier than being a mom and wife, so if she starts to show some mood
swings, or starts being rude, realize that she may need more of your
attention and needs to communicate, or she might need some time alone.

Many (if not all) husbands manifest alterations from
adorable to being a “monster” without them realizing it. So, before
wondering why your wife is becoming a fearsome monster, be wary of your
unconscious evolution too. You might be one of the causes of your wife’s
horrible behavior.

Make your wife HAPPY…

For husbands who are burdened with their wife’s “monstrous
evolution”, be reminded that women can be truly happy with the little things
that men do. We don’t really need the most expensive diamond with the best cut
or the finest flower arrangements.

Here are a few ways to make your wife happy and for you to
enjoy once again her beauty and grace that made you say “I do.” :

Stay with her and communicate, not just to hear but to
listen. Most of the time, women just want someone that they can talk to,
especially about their fears or just about anything. And most married women
would prefer their husband to listen to them. Being listened to is far more
meaningful than just being heard. Let us be reminded once again that listening
is about paying attention on what others are saying and taking them into
account, while merely hearing is just being aware on what others have to say
without understanding with the heart. Women want to be understood. Most of the
time, you don’t even have to say your opinion, just listen with your heart and
be thoughtful to hug her after she talks.

Be sensitive when you are having a day off from work and
change more diapers. When your child has a dirty diaper, don’t rely to your
wife to change it all the time. Whenever time and space can allow you, do it
for your wife and she will be very thankful.

Surprise her. No, you don’t need to buy some fancy stuff to
do this. You can just get a sticky note pad, write things from your heart, or
just a simple “I love you… have a great day ahead. Take loads of care!” note and
placed somewhere where you are sure that she can find. Your wife will be so happy
and yearn for the afternoon to come for you to be together again. You will have
a big hug and a kiss instead of the usual bad mood or whinny statements that
most husbands complain of. You may even have a hearty dinner together with the
family, instead of opening canned goods because she feels so tired to cook.

Let her know that you are alright especially when you need
to go out of town. Don’t forget to call her to tell her not to worry because
you are okay. And if you do so, be sure that you are REALLY okay. And don’t
forget to say “I love you” from the heart before hanging up.

If your wife has a job, visit her at her working place from
time to time. You can bring some flowers or just invite her for lunch. She will
soon be the envy of her co- workers for having a thoughtful and sweet husband,
and as they tell her all these compliments, she will realize much more how much
she has been blessed to have you for a husband. Sometimes, we all need constant
reminders that we have wonderful husbands.

If your wife stays
full time in the house, make her happy by helping her enjoy her hobbies
much more and give her opportunities to make her own money. I love to
make hand crafted jewelries and other things as such, and I love to
write. So when my husband and I decided that I have to be a full time
mom and wife, he bought and put up necessary materials so that I could
enjoy doing my hobbies, and helped me make money out of them. This
simple act of love enhances your wife's creativity, as well as her self
esteem and even helps her stay away from boredom and depression. Aside
from that, it gives her the chance to make extra cash even if she is not
employed while enjoying all her time with you and the kids.

Hire a house helper if needed once a week or more often to
keep your nest clean and comfortable. Help your wife with the household chores.
Take note that doing this will get all the chores done faster and that means
more time for you and the kids to bond together.

Say, “I love you” whenever she says the same. Women say
these words from the heart and your wife deserves something equally
affectionate. Never respond with “I know,” or other things like, “Thanks”.

NEVER compare her with other women. You married her because
she is one of a kind, and make her feel that she is special because she is
unique.

Take care of your kids as a “father” not the “baby- sitter”.

PLEASE DO NOT say bad words, especially when your kids are
near enough to hear it. Your wife won’t be pleased to hear her 4 year old kid
say the b***s*** words.

Never learn to forget to maintain your proper hygiene like
you did when you were still a bachelor. Most husbands complain that their wife
is becoming untidy and ugly, never realizing that they are undergoing the same
transformation.

Watch your diet as much as you like your wife to watch hers.

Encourage your wife to bond with her good girl buddies. Let
her go on a girl’s night out once in a while. She will thank you for that.

Never forget to give her a deep, slow, long and loving kiss.
You never failed to do that when you were dating, now that you can do it
anytime you like, do it whole heartedly again, and AGAIN… and AGAIN.

Keep in mind, the best things in life are FREE. I can still
remember when I first used a hand bag to work which was given to me by my
husband. One of my co- workers said, “Wow, I like your bag… where did you buy
that?” and I answered, “I don’t know, my husband bought it for me.” And almost
all of my married co- workers said, “Oh, you are so lucky to have a thoughtful
husband...” I just said, “Oh, yes I am…” Deep in my heart, I know that I am
really blessed for having a very thoughtful husband, not because of the bag or
any material things that he has given me. What came to my mind that moment are
the days that we spent eating street foods while we take a walk down town… I
most treasure the companionship he gives as we hold hands eating the cheapest
food in town! And at this moment, I
know, that if I could have FIVE LIVES, I WILL CHOOSE TO FALL IN LOVE FIVE TIMES
TO THE MAN I MARRIED.

.... for WIVES TOO

Of course, there are many more ways to keep your wife happy.
And I bet you know it better than me… Hey, she is YOUR WIFE you know her much
more than anyone else does (aside from her parents maybe… lol!). Every day, keep
in your heart and mind why you married her.

Errrr… I guess I have to address the wives out there too.
Your husbands are struggling as much as you do, so as much as they like to keep
you happy, try to make them feel the same. Try the tips above, and add up your
own tricks.

“The best gift that a father can give to his children is to
love their mother…” We have all heard this before… but can we make it this way,
“The best way to show your kids that you love them is to love one another
through the good and the bad…” For all married
women, please do not put all the loads to your husbands, share the load with
them and you will both be happy. Hey, husbands, please do the same! Have a
joyful family life!

Copyright of DjBryle, 2011Images courtesy of Nuttakit and Africa at Freedigitalphotos.net
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It is BEST to GROW OLD with that ONE PERSON we vowed to LOVE and CHERISH FOREVER...

"...
There is NO ROOM for TRUST in a MAN who can not be TRUE to someone that
HE VOWED TO LOVE AND CHERISH before GOD and MAN. For if one can't be
true to that promise, one can fool anyone around him... If behind any
successful man is a woman, keep in mind that behind every successful,
beautiful and happy wife is a THOUGHTFUL AND TRULY LOVING and
TRUSTWORTHY HUSBAND..." (DjBryle, "Are You The OTHER ONE?")